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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?
(a) Because art was not appreciated.
(b) Because the muses refused to visit them.
(c) Because they were too worried about money.
(d) Because they were blinded by their own egos.

2. In Juvenal's opinion, which form of inheritance was most dangerous?
(a) Title.
(b) Land.
(c) Cash.
(d) Livestock.

3. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?
(a) Helvidus Priscus.
(b) Aemilii.
(c) Ursidius.
(d) Fabuis.

4. Which of the following men did Juvenal compare to Nero?
(a) Lateranus.
(b) Phalaus.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Blandus.

5. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?
(a) Flexible.
(b) Humble.
(c) Noble.
(d) Chaste.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?

2. What reason did Lateranus give for his immoral behavior?

3. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?

4. Why did people in Rome mock gourmands?

5. Which of the following did the captain of the sinking ship trust for safety?

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